Kim knew she was home when she tied the knot with her beloved, Ben, after meeting on a double date 9 years prior. The couples wedding day, held at Churchill in Taradale, was the epitome of old world country elegance.

Housing both the ceremony and reception, Kim was keen to let Churchill’s exquisite 1850’s rustic country church be the styling statement, which was complemented perfectly with some beautiful, bold floral arrangements.

Photographer, Marnie Hawson, was there to capture this stunning affair, and the photos speak for themselves.

So, here’s the perfect solution – Vari Longmuir, a digital fashion illustrator. Vari offers her incredible talent and services to sketch your guests live at your wedding. As soon as we saw the concept, we loved how fresh this idea was so we couldn’t wait to sit down and chat with Vari to find out exactly what live wedding illustration is and how it all works!

When guests arrived at Hannah and Matt’s dreamy Daylesford celebration it was as though they had stepped into a fairy-tale.

With fabulous florals everywhere, this perfect pair celebrated on a stunning day filled with sunshine. Choosing to share their personal love story with their guests, there was a lot of laughter as well as meaningful moments.

Hannah and Matt and their family and friends hit the dance-floor until late with espresso martinis and doughnuts to keep everyone’s energy up, and there to capture the moments was photographer Cam Grove.

Over a number of years, Mariana Hardwick has become renowned for their extensive experience in creating bridal gowns with sublime cuts and superb quality.

Constantly evolving, we have loved seeing the release of their ready-to-wear campaigns as well as their custom designs that always wow.

We chatted with Rebekah Harwick, head of this incredible fashion empire, for her hints and tips when it comes to selecting the perfect gown, why Mariana Hardwick has stood the test of time, and emerging trends in the bridal fashion industry.

Picture this. Romantically running away with your favourite person, to secretly elope in a perfectly picturesque location. Escaping the drama, creating something private and beautiful. Does it get any better?

When a Tribe of talent gathered in North East Victoria, they set about creating a styled shoot inspired by seasonal vibes and the pretty natural light. Paired with the incredible backdrop of the Alpine Valleys, overlooking the stunning view of Mount Buffalo and King Valley, this shoot will give you all the feels as you begin to wonder if eloping in secret might be the answer.

Country weddings are something else, especially in a secret location. So be sure to keep scrolling for more on this undiscovered venue and the Tribe that brought this shoot to life.

While it might not be as well-known as its neighboring town Daylesford or the Yarra Valley region, don’t underestimate the natural beauty of the Macedon Ranges for your very own slice of married magic.

It was in the Macedon Ranges that a Tribe of local talent gathered to showcase a beautiful styled shoot full of beauty and a touch of vintage.

Brides and grooms looking for an understated country wedding location should seriously consider this stunning region for something a little bit special and of course check out the local talent in our credits below.

Suzanne Harward is a bridal fashion front-runner and her latest collection, Utopia, is truly out of this world.

This exquisite and directional range emphasises feminine design, luxe fabrication and Suzanne Harward signature silhouettes. Inspired by the feminine sartorialist and her innate sense of individuality, these fashion-forward wedding gowns encompass an era-spanning elegance, a unique palette of muted tones and rich layers of texture.

You are personally invited to view this limited edition collection at the Suzanne Harward Showroom in Melbourne. Consultations are by appointment only and can be made by calling 03 8415 0688 or visiting www.suzanneharward.com.